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"She went above and beyond for me"

About: Public Health Nursing / Health Visiting Service

(as a service user),

Tracey came to me as a stand in HV for my family. After I had the baby I had numerous infections and it took a role on my mental health. The baby was my 3rd so all the stress of having 3 children, I was sick couldn’t do anything for weeks. I was so far in the pit of depression I realised I hated the name I gave the baby so I changed it.

Tracey came every couple of weeks for talks and really gave me so much advice even though I knew what I was doing by the 3rd child, I was suffering with Post natal depression so I questioned everything.

Tracey went above and beyond for me, gave me tips of breast feeding safe sleep etc. I never felt judged by her. I was so sad when she had to leave us. I always say she saved my life because I really didn’t want to live at the start of my 3rd child’s life, within 2 months of our talks I quickly changed my mind and wanted to have a fab life.

I can’t thank her enough!

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Response from Elizabeth Whyte, Lead Nurse, Public Health Nursing, Paediatrics, Women's Services & Corporate Support, NHSCT 4 months ago
Elizabeth Whyte
Lead Nurse, Public Health Nursing, Paediatrics, Women's Services & Corporate Support,
NHSCT
Submitted on 11/12/2023 at 12:31
Published on Care Opinion at 12:31


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Dear bonanzamp83

My name is Elizabeth Whyte and I am a Lead Nurse in Public health nursing service.

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience of postnatal depression following the birth of your third baby and for acknowledging the positive support and care you received from your health visitor Tracey. It is encouraging to read your story and learn that the health visitor's support made such a difference during this difficult time. I am glad to hear you are feeling better.

Your feedback is greatly appreciated and will be shared with health visiting teams.

Thank you for getting in touch and very best wishes to you and your family.

Elizabeth

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